For the final episode of this year's Limerick Voice Podcast, Alison is joined by Limerick Voice reporter, Emma McCarthy. They discuss the recent Conor McGregor rape trial, along with the upcoming general election as first-time voters.

Alison also covers local news stories of the week, while Emma shares the international highlights.

In sport, Deputy Podcast Editor Evan Shine catches up with sports reporter at the Limerick Voice, Daragh Moloney on all the local and national sport of the week.

*Dublin protest audio via TikTok @JOE.ie

*Nikita Hand press interview audio via TikTok @VirginMediaNews